Fitzpatricks appoints former CFS product exec to new role

Yasmine Raso

Senior Journalist

9 April 2025

Australian private wealth firm, Fitzpatricks Group, has named former Colonial First State product executive, Andrew Chapple, as its new Head of Product.

Taking on the newly created role, Chapple brings a wealth of experience across superannuation, investments and retirement income and will be responsible for growing Fitzpatricks’ suite of investment products and solutions available for advisers and their clients.

Chapple spent over two decades at Colonial First State in a handful of senior roles, including Director, Platforms, Head of Product Management, and Product Manager. Prior to joining Fitzpatricks Group, Chapple took on consulting roles for several financial services companies.

“Andrew will be responsible for setting the group’s product strategy and roadmap to ensure that our products and services continue to meet the needs of advisers and clients for both accumulation and decumulation,” Andrew Fairweather, Chief Executive Officer of Fitzpatricks Group, said.

“Andrew has a stellar track record of large-scale product management and has successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver a wide range of digital, product, investment, regulatory, simplification and change programs.”

Chapple will report to Fitzpatricks’ Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Talbot.

“I have deep and broad industry experience, and I am genuinely passionate about creating value and improving outcomes for clients and their families,” Chapple said.

“I’m excited about contributing to the ongoing growth and success of Fitzpatricks, which has been enriching lives for generations.”